Basic Information on Living in Rome

* Life Standards and Financial Requirements:

To be able to study in Italy you have to provide a proof to the Italian diplomatic agencies abroad and authorities in Italy that you have enough financial resources to cover your living expenses for the duration of your stay. The cost-of-living in Rome is standing at approx. 900 euros for a month. You also have to consider that you also have to cover university fees between approx. 200 € up to 5000 € a year (the amount depending on the financial condition of you and your family and to the type of course you choose). However, according to the Italian Ministry of University and Research, at present, the minimum amount of money regarded as indispensable is Euro 350.57 per month for each month of the academic year in order to obtain the visa.

Rome (Italian: Roma) is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated municipality. Rome is one of the oldest cities in the world, it's history spans over two and a half thousand years. Rome is a major archaeological hub, and one of the world's main centres of archaeological research, it also contains a vast and impressive collection of art, mosaics, paintings, sculptures, fountains and frescos, from all different periods, and it has an intense musical scene, including several prestigious music conservatories and theatres.